Is it Destiny?

Chapter 8

Caroline spent the next morning with a wonderful dressmaker to get her fitted for her dress. She had chosen the most stunning ball gown she had ever imagined and was excited to see it ready for the ball the following night. She came down stairs early in the afternoon choosing to skip breakfast as she did not want to ruin her good mood.

"Hello, sweetheart. How is your day?" Klaus asked as she walked into the kitchen. She was starving and was not looking forward to an afternoon of hunting but she needed more blood right away.

"I am fine, how about yourself?" She asked as she walked out of the room trying to avoid his eyes. Something about him made her body shiver and it was a feeling she did not know if she could control. It was in her best interest to stay far away from him till she had time to figure it out.

"I have something for you, love." He told her as he pulled out a large container from behind him. "It is deer blood not human and should be enough to satisfy your craving. When you are in need for more please let me know. A lady should not be in the forest hunting for her meal. That is what men are for and I would be honored to be that man for you."

She glared at him with her arms crossed trying not to smile. She could not let him see the effect he had on her. "Thank you, I appreciate it." She grabbed the container and quickly left the room. She could not help but notice the smirk on his face. She was certain he knew he was getting to her and it irritated her more than it should.

She made her way back to her room and drank most of the blood. More than she thought she would ever drink, she did not realize how hungry she truly was. She was grateful he had gotten it for her but was worried if she continued these interactions with him she would give into him. She could never let that happen. She knew what he was like as a human but also what his true nature was in the future. She could never be with him. She was not sure if he even really wanted her or simply a game he was playing as it seemed there was not much else to do around here. She would not let him use her as other guys have.

She needed to find a hobby. Something to occupy her time and keep her mind off of him. If this was her new home she needed to get comfortable and find out what other young women did with their time.

It was late afternoon when she noticed more people entering the castle. They were there for the ball that was to be held tomorrow evening. She walked around the ballroom watching and listening to the servants as they cleaned and sat up an area for a buffet. It was a beautiful room and she could not help but feel excited at what it would be like to dance with the handsome gentlemen who she hoped would be interested in her. She was dying to be courted by some sweet young lad preferably one who could show her all this world has to offer. She could not help but feel a ting of guilt at the thought.

Klaus had offered to show her the world in the future but he was her enemy. She shook her head trying to push him out of her mind just as she heard Klaus' voice from the front room.

"Hello dear sister." Klaus said as he smiled at Rebekah. Caroline was shocked as she entered the room to find Kol and Klaus standing in front of Rebekah and Elijah.

They did not see her yet as Rebekah walked up to Klaus and slapped him across the face.

"Do you not know how worried we were for you?" She yelled "You ran out so quickly and now we find you here as if nothing happened! I shall rip you apart, Nik!"

Caroline turned to leave as she felt uncomfortable intruding on their family business but it was too late.

"Caroline?" Rebekah whispered "Is that... Caroline?"

Caroline turned and smiled slightly as she walked towards them. She noticed the shock on Rebekah's face and the suspicion in Elijah's.

"Hello, Rebekah. How have you been?" Caroline asked her smile growing.